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Jugraj Singh sees his reflection in Harmanpreet, calls him India’s World Cup trump card
Jugraj Singh sees his reflection in Harmanpreet, calls him India’s World Cup trump card
Former India drag-flicker Jugraj Singh has called current captain Harmanpreet Singh the team's 'trump card' for the FIH Hockey World Cup starting this week. Jugraj, a product of the same Surjit Hockey…
The Story in Brief
Former India drag-flicker Jugraj Singh has called current captain Harmanpreet Singh the team's 'trump card' for the FIH Hockey World Cup starting this week. Jugraj, a product of the same Surjit Hockey Academy as Harmanpreet, said he sees his own aggressive playing style reflected in the younger player. 'His style is exactly like mine. His playing style and aggression remind me of myself,' Jugraj told PTI.
Jugraj rates Harmanpreet among the world's top three drag-flickers and said the captain has performed consistently since the Tokyo Olympics. However, he cautioned that success at the World Cup needs more than a potent flick. 'Every team will target Harman and his game will be thoroughly video-analysed. Therefore, he will have to innovate,' Jugraj said. He expressed confidence that the current side can end India's 50-year wait for a World Cup medal.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative around Harmanpreet Singh as India's one-man solution at the World Cup is overblown. Jugraj Singh rightly points out that opponents will video-analyse every penalty-corner routine. The real test is whether the pusher and stopper can deliver under pressure, not just the flicker. India's last World Cup medal was 50 years ago. That number will settle whether this is a team effort or just Harmanpreet's show.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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